Archive for the ‘News’ Category
CBC Tool: Whose political views are most like yours?By Editor - April 4th, 2011 |
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Vote Compass is an online tool created by CBC aimed at engaging Canadians in party platforms and policies. Do you know where you stand? |
Conservative Party Ad – Refugees as “Criminals”?By Editor - April 2nd, 2011 |
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Written by: Rathi Kamalanathan (University of Toronto) In a recent ad released by the Conservative Party of Canada, the Conservatives makes reference to the boatload of Tamil refugees who made their way to Canada last year, fleeing persecution in Sri-Lanka. The message being sent through this ad is that refugee claimants are “criminals.” The migrants who were on this ship that was featured in this ad were travelling at sea for three months, living in cramped and inadequate living conditions. They put their lives at risk to embark on this risky journey to a safer place after suffering tremendously through the hardships in Sri Lanka. |
South Asian Heritage Month 2011 Poster CompetitionBy Editor - March 30th, 2011 |
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COUNCIL OF AGENCIES SERVING SOUTH ASIANS (CASSA) invites you to participate in South Asian Heritage Month 2011 Poster Competition. Details regarding the competition inside. |
In Memory of Karthiha G.By Editor - March 29th, 2011 |
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On Thursday March 24th a precious life was lost. As Karthiha was on her way home from the library only two minutes away from her home, she was struck by a car while crossing the intersection at Sheppard Avenue at Murison Boulevard, near Neilson Road. On behalf of CTYA, we send out deepest condolences to the family and friends of Karthiha. |
Earth Hour 2011: It’s time to go beyond the hourBy Editor - March 26th, 2011 |
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At 8:30 PM on Saturday 26th March 2011, lights will switch off around the globe for Earth Hour and people will commit to actions that go beyond the hour. |
Can Sri-Lanka be the next Egypt? – Conference held by University of Toronto – St. George CampusBy Editor - March 24th, 2011 |
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The Tamil Students’ Association at the University of Toronto – St. George Campus on Tuesday March 22nd hosted a discussion exploring the idea of social movements and the current pro-democracy revolutions occurring in Northern Africa and the Middle East and the potential for the same to happen in Sri Lanka. |
Tamil Rights Conference by UTSC & ScholarshipBy Editor - March 23rd, 2011 |
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Scarborough Campus Students’ Union and the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus Tamil Students’ Association Present…Tamil Rights Conference- Saturday, March 26th, 2011. Details Inside. |
Step-Up:Volleyball Signups for Saturday March 26th 2011 SessionBy Editor - March 17th, 2011 |
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The final of the three Step-Up sessions is quickly approaching. Step-Up is an initiative taken upon the Athletic Council to provide an avenue for Canadian Tamil Women to participate and develop their skills in various sports. The next session (Volleyball) will take place on Saturday March 26th 2011. |
The Female Eye Film FestivalBy Editor - March 17th, 2011 |
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The Female Eye Film Festival established in 2001, is an international independent film Festival showcasing films directed by women, and will be taking place from Wednesday March 16-Sunday March 20. Details regarding tickets and the film festival can be viewed at http://www.femaleeyefilmfestival.com |
Step Up: Dream. Commit. Succeed. –Soccer RecapBy Editor - March 16th, 2011 |
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This past Saturday, on March 12th 2011 CTYA’s Athletic Council held it’s second of 3 three sessions relating to women’s sports training. The session focused on soccer where participants were given the opportunity to learn the foundations of the sport. |
